1 из 50, ТОНКО ПЕРЕПЛЕТЕННЫЙ BAYNTUN, 6 томов, ROBERT SMITH SURTEES, СПОРТИВНЫЕ РОМАНЫ
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[Surtees, Robert Smith] The Sporting Novels in Six Volumes Including: 1: Handley Cross; 2: Hawbuck Grange; 3: Mr. Sponge's Sporting Tour; 4: Ask Mamma; 5: Plain or Ringlets?; 6: Mr. Romford's Hounds Illustrations by John Leech, H. K. Browne & W. T. Maud London: Printed for Subscribers from the plates of the Original Edition issued by Bradbury, Agnew & Co. 1920 Limited Edition of 50 sets specially couloured, of which this is number 26. Signed by Walter Mason on the limitation page of the first volume. Finely bound in three-quarter red leather with ornate gilt decroation and signed by the binder "Bayntun. Binder. Bath. Eng." Six octavos, bound in three-quarter red leather by Bayntun. Spines with small raised bands and gilt decoration. Top edges gilt. Marbled endpapers. Illustrated throughout with hand colored plates. Some slight rubbing and wear, some discoloration, else in very good condition. Robert Smith Surtees's six Sporting Books—Handley Cross (1843), Hawbuck Grange (1847), Mr. Sponge's Sporting Tour (1853), Ask Mamma (1858), Plain or Ringlets? (1860), and Mr. Romford's Hounds (1865)—are a cornerstone of Victorian sporting literature. These novels blend humor, satire, and keen social observation, capturing the idiosyncrasies of rural England and the fox-hunting culture of the time. Through memorable characters like the bumbling yet enthusiastic Jorrocks and the sly and opportunistic Mr. Sponge, Surtees offers an entertaining critique of English social structures and class distinctions. Richly illustrated in many editions, often by artists like John Leech and H. K. Browne ("Phiz"), the books vividly evoke the settings and characters, making them enduring favorites among enthusiasts of 19th-century literature and hunting lore. Together, these novels not only define Surtees's literary legacy but also provide a humorous yet insightful snapshot of Victorian country life. If you have any questions, feel free to ask, and don't forget to check out my other lisitngs.
